FUSA is recognized as a leading institution throughout the country and region for its work with adolescents. Its advocacy activities have contributed to the creation of new resolutions and agreements from the Ministry of Health, such as reducing the recommended age to conduct Pap tests from 34 to 25. The Buenos Aires city government has recognized FUSA for having best practices in responding to community health demands, and in 2010, FUSA received the Pan-American Health Organization Award for Gender Equity.